The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is sad to announce that their beloved Malayan tiger, Kiri has died. Kiri was 11 years-old. Zookeepers say that she recently began to show a decline in health and began vomiting and was unable to keep fluids down. Zoo staff and medical experts at St. Agnes Medical center performed various tests but were not able to find the source of her illness. 

Kiri first came to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in 2000 on loan from the Cincinnati Zoo. She became a permanent zoo resident in 2005 and quickly became a favorite of guests at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. 

“Kiri was a favorite and much loved part of Fresno Chaffee Zoo, both by our community and staff.  We are devastated at her passing and will miss her greatly,” stated Lyn Myers, Assistant Curator.